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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,185

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $30,975
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $29,736
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Cargo net     65
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Cargo net     59
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 2,335
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,125
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $34,185
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $32,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,422
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$34,185
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$32,736
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,640$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,906

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.4 in
Length193.5 in193.8 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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